H.R. 586 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009
H.R. 586 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jan 15, 2009, sponsored by Carolyn McCarthy with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Public law
- Public Law 111-19
What it does
Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009 - Requires, within the limits of available funds, the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution (acting through the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture) to establish an oral history project to: (1) collect video and audio recordings of, and visual and written materials relevant to the personal histories of, participants in…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2009
- Passed the HouseApr 22, 2009
- Passed the SenateApr 24, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentApr 30, 2009
- Became lawMay 12, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-19. (May 12, 2009)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Apr 22, 2009 · Passed422–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Civil Rights History Project ActHouse · Apr 22, 2009
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
More
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